I apologize if this is innap, I need to release steam

[McMurdo]

Apart from what has been said above, I would also like to ask how long have you been wearing the kilt? I have found that the more I wear the kilt the more positive comments I get. If you are relatively new to kilt wearing I am sure you will find this out for yourself as well.

It really is unfortunate that you have to go through this, however it may be the best thing that can happen, as now you may have the opportunity to dispel any fears of your showing up to work in a skirt. As others have said looking as proper and professional as possible will help, if you are new to kilting you may want to look at the style threads particularly the Dressy Photos thread found here


Best of luck with it, and

[JamieKerr]

Apart from what has been said above, I would also like to ask how long have you been wearing the kilt? I have found that the more I wear the kilt the more positive comments I get. If you are relatively new to kilt wearing I am sure you will find this out for yourself as well.

It really is unfortunate that you have to go through this, however it may be the best thing that can happen, as now you may have the opportunity to dispel any fears of your showing up to work in a skirt. As others have said looking as proper and professional as possible will help, if you are new to kilting you may want to look at the style threads particularly the Dressy Photos thread found here


Best of luck with it, and

I've been wearing my kilts for 4 years now. My first kilts were made by myself. Many people have seen me in skirts before. I am used to hearing comments when in such attire. Heck, I've even worn skirts to work before!!! Yet this is the first time I've heard such a horrible remark in regards to ANY of my choices in dress. I think that in itself is what offends me so much. I was picked out of the crowd not for wearing one of my many truly odd outfits, but for one which I was wearing in honor of my family.

[Dalmore]

Jamie, is it possible that people you work with don't see your kilt as any different than the skirts you have said you've worn to work before?

It's pretty clear what a yamulke and a cross signify to almost anyone in the world. A kilt on the other hand can mean a lot of things to the uneducated or ignorant. Some people don't see a kilt any differently than a woman's skirt. Some won't see your heritage or culture when you wear it but something else entirely. We have the benefit of forums like this and a desire to educate ourselves about kilts but some people don't know anything about kilts, sporrans, etc.

As was said before, they may also be singling you out for their own reasons. Nothing surprises me about the workplace, the drama can rival most daytime soaps. Betrayal by co-workers hurts even worse- been there, done that. Just don't jeopardize your job to wear your kilt at work...you've got the other 16 hours a day and weekends to wear it.

Hang tough. Hope things work out for you.

[Chef]

Basically, I don't believe in traditional male roles or stereotyped dress. If I want to do something or wear something, I'll do what I like. Though, I will state, I do it with style and taste. That being said, I understand some people have a problem with it.

Many people have seen me in skirts before. I am used to hearing comments when in such attire. Heck, I've even worn skirts to work before!!!

Jamie I must be honest with you. I sympathise with your situation but I don't honestly think this has anything to do with your kilt. Yes you were wearing a kilt when this was said but I think that is irrelevant. I think the comments are about your choices of attire in general.

I certainly agree that a proper kilt is a man's garment, but in the context of your other choices I think they are seen as just another skirt. Incorrectly of course, but probably understandable. I know you are wearing your kilt to honour your heritage but I think that is being lost because of your other choices.